john lennon
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Definition
Proper noun: - English rock star and musician: John Lennon was a founding member, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. He was also a songwriter, often in partnership with Paul McCartney.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- John Lennon wrote the song "Imagine."
- The music of John Lennon continues to inspire generations.
- She is reading a biography about John Lennon.
Advanced Usage
- "the Lennon-McCartney partnership": Refers to the prolific songwriting collaboration between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, credited for numerous Beatles songs.
- The Lennon-McCartney partnership produced some of the most famous songs in pop history.
Variants and Related Words
- Lennonesque (adj): Characteristic of or resembling John Lennon's style, philosophy, or music.
- The song's idealistic lyrics are very Lennonesque.
Synonyms
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Beatle (when referring to his membership in the group)
Related Phrases
- "Working class hero": A phrase associated with John Lennon, both as a song title and a description sometimes applied to him.
- He was often portrayed as a working class hero.
Related Idioms
- "Give Peace a Chance": A slogan and song title closely associated with John Lennon's activism.
- The protesters chanted, "Give Peace a Chance," a phrase popularized by John Lennon.
Noun
- English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)